A gestural input through finger writing on a textured pad

We describe a new input method that utilizes patterned vibration that is generated through the finger writing on a textured pad. Using a flexible or a foldable textured pad which can be worn by the user can bring more diverse applications than conventional input interfaces. Keywords gesture recognition, textured pad, finger writing ACM Classification H.5.2 User Interface:Input devices and strategies. See [2] for help using the ACM Classification system.